Latest News – The Horse
Feeding Practices at U.S. Equine Veterinary Hospitals
Researchers found that 58% of responding hospitals said they consult a nutritional adviser about feeding their patients and 21% reportedly feed all patients the same type of feed.
Learning Theory Terminology and ‘Fair’ Horse Handling
Dr. Camie Heleski describes learning theory to help horse people and vets more safely and humanely interact with horses.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Alisa Herbst
Alisa Herbst is studying inflamm-aging (chronic low-grade inflammation) in senior horses.
Mineral of the Month: Calcium
Young growing horses, late-gestation broodmares, and lactating mares have higher calcium requirements than the average mature horse.
Fall Nitrogen Application Benefits Horse Pastures Year-Round
Fall is prime time to invest in pastures to protect them before and throughout the winter to ensure good grazing in the spring.
Preparing Horses for Severe Weather
By taking the necessary precautions and having a disaster plan ready, you can ensure that you and your horse are prepared when a severe weather situation arises.
Kentucky Foal Shot, Euthanized
Authorities are investigating after a foal in Nicholasville was shot and subsequently euthanized due to the severity of the injuries.
Penn Vet Faculty to Explore Imaging, Neurology at First Tuesday Lecture
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Drs. Amy Johnson and Kate Wulster will explore how robotic CT can help neurologic horses during their presentation, “Integrating Innovation in Imaging: Advancements in Neurology.”
Eagle HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather Concludes
The BLM gathered and removed 300 wild horses due to a lack of water in the area.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: New Case Reported
The affected 5-year-old Thoroughbred mare from Woodford County developed neurologic clinical signs on Sept. 18 and was euthanized.
WNV in Iowa Horses: Two New Cases Confirmed
There have been 10 confirmed cases of WNV in Iowa horses so far this year, according to Equine Disease Communication Center data.
Preventing the Spread of Strangles in Horses
Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen describes the disease known as strangles and how it’s spread.
Study: Equestrians’ Views Vary on What Constitutes Good, Bad Horse Welfare
Researchers say these differing views have a lot to do with peoples’ personal beliefs and experiences. This indicates that horse welfare is still very subjective, which is why there’s a real need for reliable welfare evaluation tools with objective scoring, they said.
BLM’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Adds New Members
Celeste Carlisle, Dr. Thomas Lenz, and Dr. Barry Perryman will each serve a three-year term on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
AHC Accuses Former Communications Director of Embezzlement
The American Horse Council has filed a lawsuit accusing its former communications director Ashley Furst of embezzling more than $500,000 from the nonprofit and its charitable foundation over the course of nearly five years.
The No. 1 Biosecurity Thing You Can Do at Horse Shows
Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky offers her top piece of advice to protect horses from disease at horse shows and events.
